Factors Associated With Breast Cancer Risks and Outcomes

Genomic and Non-Genomic Factors Associated With Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Outcomes

The purpose of this study is to learn more about risks and outcomes of breast cancer in people with different backgrounds. Tissue and blood will be collected from participants for research purposes. Participants will complete questionnaires during their standard medical care. The study will not provide treatment for cancer or any other condition.

Women 18 years and older who are patients with a suspicious breast finding who present to breast radiology at MSK for biopsy or any new breast cancer patient seen at MSK undergoing surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

A patient cannot be considered eligible for this study unless the following conditions are met.

• Patients with a suspicious breast finding who present to breast radiology at MSK for biopsy or any new breast cancer patient who is a surgical candidate seen at MSK.
• Women 18 years of age and older are eligible to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients presenting with a suspicious breast mass or breast cancer less than 1 cm.
• Patients presenting to clinic with only microinvasion
• Patients who are less than 18 years of age
• Patients unable to complete the survey, including IDMC patients.